Can you help

If you're looking for answers to any Trinity-related questions, drop me a line and I'll post your questions here. If you can answer any of the questions that appear here, please post to the XPN as well as the original sender. Thanks!

Ein photo, bitte (added 22/04/2002)

Uwe Junge (u-e.junge@t-online.de) writes:

I was the last German language assistant back in 1968 before the former Carlisle Grammar School went comprehensive ( I do remember old staff members lamenting about the arrival of the foot and mouth disease at " their school " ...). I remember some names of long deceased teachers that most of the Trinity pupils will never have heard - Sam Hodges, Bill Spears , R.(?)Watson, D.J.W.W. Then there were the middle-aged: Shaun Ferguson, Eric Haugh , John Main(e)...

My reason for this entry is as follows : At the end of term 1968 there was made a photograph of all staff members which then appeared in a yearbook. I lost my copy and I would like to know if there is any of your readers who can provide me with a photocopy of the above photograph and the list of names of all teachers.

Uwe Junge
Hooger Str. 1
D25899 Niebuell
Germany

Update 12/2002: Uwe writes "Hi, you posted my entry in the section "Can you help ?". As it was successful, I would like you to mark my letter with a suitable comment. Andrew Fleming sent me an excellent copy of all staff members plus a copy of the Carliol of 1968. I would appreciate if you left my entry in the above section, as it triggered off some nice contacts."

The strange room (added 14/01/2002)

Chris Adams (chris_adams031@yahoo.com) is involved with Trinity's radio station (see the 'links' page). He writes:

"Our studio is based in a room which we believe used to be an office, but we aren't sure. It is in lower school, opposite the dining room, and next to the doors facing the arena. There is a small cleaners cupboard next to us. The door is divided in two, like a 'hatch'. Does anyone know what as occupied this room in the past?

Colin Matthews writes "Was that 'mysterious room in lower school' not used as a 'tuck shop' where you could buy sweets/pop at break times ?

Phil Doust (1978 - 1982) writes "Here's some more info on the room in lower school. When I started in 1978 this room was used by the Further Education department as their office before moving to the room on the left hand side as you came in through the front dose of lower school after that it was just a store room"

Bryn & Irene Evans (added 04/01/2002)

Peter Cartmell (plsj@gate.net) writes:

"Hello, My name is Peter Cartmell and I'm trying to locate two friends of mine, Bryn and Irene Evans. Bryn and I were at University together in Liverpool and I was Best Man at their wedding. We lost contact many years ago but I managed to trace them to your web site (confirmed by the photos!). I see that there is a comment that they were moving to Spain? If you have a contact address, e-mail or phone number, or can put me in touch with someone who has, or can help in any way, I would be very grateful. I would love to get in touch with them again."

Nick writes: Andrew Fleming was able to help Peter by supplying the Evans' e-mail address. Problem solved - thanks Andrew.

Graeme Harker's mates (added 29/10/2001)

Graeme (ag.harker@virgin.net) writes: "Hi Nick, any chance of putting the following request somewhere on the Trinity site? I'd like to get in touch with four ex-schoolfriends of mine, and maybe someone out there may know where they are! Steve Faulds (6th form 78/79 & 79/80) - last heard of was a gamekeeper or something! Gareth Moore (6th Form 80/81 & 81/82) - became a journo? Carole Tegerdine (6th Form 80/81 & 81/82) - moved to Gillingham in Dorset 10/15 years ago - I think!! Stephen Dudley - left after 5th form in 78."

Assorted teachers (added 21/07/2001)

Rosemary Everett (rosemarytoon@yahoo.co.uk) writes "Nick, has there been any word on Mr Hitchins? He taught Latin at Trinity and had the nickname 'Scarface'. Cheers, Rosemary."

Another ex-pupil - who wants to remain anonymous - would love to find out more about what several other teachers are doing now. He's interested in hearing about "Melvyn King, Miss Turner (Violet?) - was old then (1974/75)- must be dead by now I fear. She was for many years a missionary in the Third World and lived at top of Knowe Road in Stanwix. Mike Fossey (chem) - lived in Rockcliffe, Morphy Richards (chem), Dr Mike Beattie (bio) - lived in Hayton, Ron Groom (bio) - lived on Brough Road, Dave Ramshaw (phys) - lived in Belle Vue, Mike Byrne (chem), Miss Julie Elliot (later married I believe), John Waugh (geog), Gillian Sykes (RE), Julian Dare (he wrote a letter to The Times a couple of years back from Oxford), Joe Roe (bio), Bryn Evans (bio)".

Have you seen these people? Drop a line to the XPN if you know what became of them...

Shaun Ferguson writes "Morphy Richards died - of Alzheimer's, I think. Melvyn King - retired. John Waugh? doesn't he mean Dave Waugh? as in 'high speed write a book a minute Waugh'. Dave Ramshaw's another who's been writing a book a minute - all local, railways etc.".

Andrew Fleming writes "Miss Turner must have died by now, she attended St Aidans Church on Warwick Rd - the same church my wife attended, but sadly has not been seen for many years. Ron Groom still teaches at the school. Dave Ramshaw still comes into the school from time to time, as he is involved with the Observatory on the school site. Bryn Evans retired in the summer and has just emigrated to Spain with his wife.

Robert Grayson writes "Joe Roe lives in Burgh-by-Sands, teaches at Morton, still does some farming and is married to Sue Woodman who taught science and games at Trinity but now teaches at Caldew I think.".

Duncan Bruce writes "Mike Fossey went to be a Headteacher in one of Workington or Whitehaven (the
former, I think) and is now retired, last heard of living in Cockermouth.

It's a knockout (added 21/07/2001)

Shaun Ferguson writes "Here's a thought - but I can't remember which girls or what year.... a Trinity team (or maybe a Carlisle team with Trinity girls in) took part in It's a Knockout (and met Eddie Waring and that other [Stuart] bloke whose surname I can't remember but who tried to offer them brandy... with ulterior motives...). All very vague, but it might prove an interesting tit-bit to stir a memory chain somewhere.

Were you one of the girls? Please contact the XPN...

Looking for Carlisle Grammar School ex-pupils (added 06/04/2001)

"Hi, I would like to find out if the fathers of any of the ex-pupils of Trinity School were ex-Carlisle Grammar School pupils between 1954-1960. As there does not seem to be an ex-CGS pupils web site anywhere, this is the only way I may be able to make contact with old school mates."

Malcolm Milligan, MSM Commercial Services, Commercial House, 23 Meadway, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1EA
Tel: 0044 (0) 1625 879616
Fax: 0044 (0) 1625 879615
Mobile: 0044 (0) 973 636637
msm@chapterone.u-net.com

Sally Britton (added 19/12/2000)

Where is Sally Britton and what is she doing? Ex-pupil Hayley Richardson (nee Graham) believes Sally is married with kids and living in Hull, and would like to get in touch. Please e-mail the XPN if you can help.

Nigel Antony Brown

I came across your site whilst checking out the Knowhere Board. I regret to inform you, I did not go to Trinity School, but St. Aidans instead! I would like your help though if you can. I knew a boy who went to Trinity back in 1980 (ish). We were both members of the Carlisle Green Room Theater as well as the Carlisle Musical Society. We were great friends. His name is Nigel Brown (Middle name Antony). I know he moved to Gloucester for 6th form, but he moved back some years later and opened an Antique shop in Carlisle. His mother (Pat) owned (or still owns) a Beauty Shop. I moved to California in the USA in 1986 and have lost touch with him.......I would love to find out where he is and try to contact him again. Other "Trinity" Pals of mine were: Andrew Cunningham, Alan Barnes.... and I think most members of the Green Room were from Trinity. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Sincerely, Debbi Weiss
debbiweiss@socal.rr.com

Susan Turton (sturton@whickhamschool.org) writes: "Saw your message on the Trinity XPN site. I remember Nigel Brown and that he opened an antique shop in Carlisle - it was off Fisher Street in one of the little lanes (further down than the pub - there was Hudson's coffee shop across the courtyard) and is still there. Don't know if he is though. He was the same age as me and would have done his O levels in 79 and A levels in 81. Don't actually know where he is, but it brought a memory from the past!! Didn't recognise any of the other names. However someone you would know - John Metcalfe taught me at Primary School! My mum often sees him around Carlisle."

F.R. Kitto

Please can you tell me if Trinity School was once Carlisle Grammar School? If so, I believe my great grandfather was once Headmaster - Frederick Richard Kitto. I am trying to find anything I can about him. Do you know who I could ask for any past info, records etc. Thanks, Susan Fitzmaurice (nee Kitto), SFitzM@aol.com

John Fearn (johnfearn@lineone.net) writes: "Trinity School was formed in 1968 from the Carlisle Grammar School and the Creighton Margaret Sewell School. I was a pupil from 1969 to 1976. The old Grammar School buildings formed the Upper School, housing the Fifth and Sixth forms. At that time the corridor leading to the Old Hall was lined with photographs of past Headmasters. I don't know if they are still there, but I'm sure a phone call to the school would confirm one way or another."

Professor Don Whitehead (d.g.whitehead@eng.hull.ac.uk) writes: "I read your query whilst scanning through the Trinity School Ex-Pupils Network. I cannot claim membership of this excellent network as I was a pupil at Carlisle Grammar School (1949 - 1956) and therefore, presumably, do not qualify. However, I can tell you something about F.R.Kitto. I have in my possession a copy of the Carlisle Grammar School Memorial Register 1264 - 1924 (it was my father's - he was a pupil in 1922). According to this book, F.R.Kitto was appointed English Master in September 1878. He left at Xmas 1883. He was not Headmaster. At any rate, not before 1924. There are no further details. If anyone is likely to know more, it will be Malcolm Ward, who can be contacted at Cumbria Insurance Brokers, 29 Lowther Street, Carlisle. CA3 8EN. Malcolm, who was a contemporary of mine, has been collecting information about the Grammar School for many years.
Kind regards, Don Whitehead.

Barbara Thompson (English)? - added 12 October 2003

Former pupil Karl Smith asks "does anyone remember Barbara Thompson (English)? I'd love to get in touch with her". If anyone can help Karl then send the details to the webmaster and these will be passed on to Karl.

Keir Husband thehusbands@tiscali.co.uk writes "Mrs Thompson (although I knew her well enough to babysit - once - and her husband took a Stanwix Saturday League Football team for a year - I always still call all teachers Miss, Mrs or Mr)is now working in the second hand bookshop on Castle Street - it's called Bookcase or Bookends sorry but I only get to Carlilse once or maybe twice a year"

Christine Pearson (PE) - added 12 October 2003

Former pupil John Fearn asks "Is anyone still in contact with former Trinity PE teacher Christine Pearson? I think she left in 1975, moving first to Beacon Hill School at Aspatria and then marrying and moving to Scotland.

Chris ran an Archery Club in Upper School, and organised various ski trips to the Cairngorms.

Looking back, Chris was probably more responsible than anyone for my life long love of the hills. I'd like the belated opportunity to say thank you, so if anyone can put me in touch, please e-mail me at the following address : johnfearn@lineone.net"

Bryn Evans - added 23 December 2003

Sarah Rowland has sent the following email to the XPN :

"When a pupil at Trinity School, my best friend and her brothers got on really well with Mr Evans. Unfortunately when my friend went off to University, by the time she came back he had left for Spain. i was wondering if you or any other ex-pupils could email me a contact address or email address of Bryn Evans. I think they will both benefit from making contact with each other again. i hope you can help me"

If you can help Sarah, please e-mail her at the following address : totallybonkers86@myway.com

Looking for Peter Smithson - added 21 January 2004

Jim Logan recently sent an email to the XPN :

"I was not a member of the school but I used to play in a band with Peter Smithson and would like to contact him if possible"

If you can help Jim with the whereabouts of Peter Smithson then please e-mail him direct at the following address : james.2.logan@bt.com

Fred (WF) Dowlen (Chemistry) - added 26 June 2004

Steve Bell (ex pupil Carlisle Grammar, left 1966/67) recently sent an email to the XPN :

"I wonder whether you, or any of those who log onto this site, as I do, know anything of the whereabouts (state of health, etc.) of Fred (WF) Dowlen, who taught chemistry (and for me and a select few, the sport of rock climbing), during the mid 60's. The last thing I knew of him was when he moved to somewhere in Yorkshire.

I well remember a slide show he gave one afternoon when it was too wet for games - my, it must have been bad, remember those cross-country runs across the park! He talked about a climb he had done on the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, and I was hooked. I never got to climb the Aiguille and only saw it for the first time last week(!) but I did become a climber - of sorts".

If you can help Steve with the whereabouts of Fred Dowlen then please e-mail him direct at the following address : steve@cantlop.freeserve.co.uk

Creighton School Badge - added 24 Oct 2004

Geoff Lorimer (ex pupil Creighton School) recently sent an email to the XPN :

"We are the class of 66-71 Creighton/Trinity. Our 50th birthday reunion in next May and i'm trying to obtain a copy of the Creighton/Trinity school badges for our tickets. Can anyone help ?"

Geoff Lorimer.

PS. My favourite teacher was Mad Val (lovely lady)

If you can help Geoff out with this enquiry then please e-mail him direct at the following address :
Geofflorimer@aol.com

Looking for Kerry Henry - added 8 August 2005

Calum Stephenson (Class of '88 at Trinity School) recently sent an email to the XPN :

"Trying to get in touch with Kerry Henry - if anyone can help please contact the Webmaster"

If anyone can help Calum then send the details to the webmaster and these will be passed on to him.

Looking for Alan Irving - added 8 August 2005

Serena Kyle recently sent an email to the XPN :

Hello, I am trying to contact Alan Irving who I believe was a pupil at your school. He became a professional footballer, played for Liverpool, Shrewsbury Town and latterly in Japan in the late 1980's. He then went on to sell cars in Edinburgh for Reg Vardy, Jaguar and finally Lexus but left some time last year. He lives just outside Edinburgh and possibly has his own car business now.

Can anyone help me please ?

If anyone can help Serena then send the details to the webmaster and these will be passed on to her.

All Girls School in Carlisle area - added 8 August 2005

Alvaro Pacheco recently sent an email to the XPN :

"Hello Webmaster, I've got a photo postcard that is intringuing me. It is the picture of an all girls class. The girls are wearing uniforms with a crest on it. This card was published by F.W. Tassell & Sons, Carlisle.

After snooping around I found out that a F.W. Tassell was the Mayor of Carlisle 1930-1931. The fancy light fixtures on the picture seem to point towards 1925-1935. Looks like the mayor was also a Photographer or Publisher. The building itself has a high ceiling and indeed the windows are placed quite high. Looks like there are two windows in the classroom as seen from the light entering the room. The class seems to hold about 44 students.

I've tried to identify the school but am unable at the moment. The key seems to lie in the crest on the uniforms. I am sending you a scan of the picture as well as a close up of the crest. If you could help me in my endeavour I would be grateful.

Best wishes, Alvaro"

If anyone can help Alvaro then send the details to the webmaster and these will be passed on.